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'Social value' not optional for new BHP boss

New BHP chief executive Mike Henry is passionate about the company's history - but also about the need for change.

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Mike Henry says he’s privileged to lead a company “steeped in history”.

He's just as keen to acknowledge and no doubt accelerate the changes in BHP’s approach to doing business over the last few years.

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Jennifer Hewett is the national affairs columnist. She writes a daily column on politics, business and the economy. Connect with Jennifer on Twitter. Email Jennifer at jennifer.hewett@afr.com
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